Trial-support partner to attorneys across Southern California — state and federal court, mediation, and arbitration. From pre-trial prep to the moment the verdict is read, we handle the technology so you can focus on the case.
Full pre-trial and in-trial support, staffed by people who have lived through thousands of trials and know what actually moves a jury.
Real-time exhibit display, document callouts, and synchronized testimony — every page branded, indexed, and tied to a clean court record, run by a technician who never breaks your rhythm in front of the jury.
Deposition designations and depo cuts turned around fast, with or without a synced transcript — plus trial-focused video editing: clip assembly, redactions, and cleanup of surveillance, body-cam, and incident footage. Built for the courtroom, not the cutting room.
Document production, print-copy-scan, and paralegal & attorney research that turns volumes of records into a usable, organized case file.
Authoritative visuals for expert testimony — medical procedures, product liability, and accident reconstruction that make the facts undeniable.
High-definition monitors, displays, and media players, delivered and operated by a technician — no scrambling for a working setup on day one.
Seamless remote hearings and depositions with crisp audio-video and a dedicated operator keeping the technology invisible.
Workflow and litigation technology tailored to your practice — built to expedite proceedings and cut the busywork out of trial prep.
A standalone alternative dispute resolution practice — mediation and binding or non-binding arbitration for small business, startup, family, contract, and residential construction disputes. Resolve conflicts without the cost and burden of litigation, guided by 25 years and real trial experience.
Our proprietary process stamps every exhibit and links it within a central database — seamless communication between counsel and presenter, and an accurate record every time.
When the case turns, we turn with it. Pull any exhibit, clip, or callout on the fly without breaking your rhythm in front of the jury.
The same people who prep your case run it at trial. No handoffs, no finger-pointing, no learning curve on the day it matters most.
A perfect 5.0 average across 13 Google reviews. Here's what clients say about working with Chris Waters and the Trials & Tech team.
Chris truly listened to our concerns and helped us navigate a difficult matter with skill and compassion. His knowledge gave us clarity and direction when we needed it most. Highly recommend.
Chris took the time to listen and expertly guided us through a challenging process. His deep understanding of the legal intricacies offered perspectives we hadn't even considered.
I'm not in the legal field, but I saw what Trials and Tech could do on a jury trial. I've since told attorney friends and have heard nothing but great things about Chris and his team.
On-site trial support and deposition work across all ten Southern California counties — same accountable team, wherever your case is tried.
Trials & Tech gives back beyond the courtroom. We're proud to support the attorney associations, bar organizations, and charitable causes that strengthen the legal profession and our Orange County community.
A mediator and courtroom-technology specialist with 25 years in the legal industry, Chris built Trials & Tech to give attorneys trial technology that actually works under pressure — and the people who know how to run it.
Trials & Tech is a collective of seasoned professionals who specialize in crafting flawless courtroom presentations. With over 100 years of combined experience across thousands of jury trials, bench trials, mediations, and arbitrations, we know exactly where technology helps — and where it gets in the way.
Based in Orange County and serving courts throughout Southern California — state and federal, mediation and arbitration — we bring the same accountable team from prep through verdict. We work on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, and we specialize in high-profile and long-cause trials.
Insurance-carrier approved — including Allstate, Progressive, and State Farm.
We're based in Irvine and serve all of Southern California — Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties — for matters in state and federal court, mediation, and arbitration.
Fast. We produce deposition designations and depo video cuts with or without a synced transcript, and we routinely work on tight pre-trial timelines. Send us your deadline and we'll meet it.
Yes. We deliver and operate high-definition monitors, displays, and media players, and a technician runs the presentation in the courtroom so your team can focus on the case.
Yes — Chris Waters offers a separate alternative dispute resolution practice: mediation and binding or non-binding arbitration for business, family, contract, and construction disputes. Learn more about mediation & arbitration.
Yes — new clients receive 10% off their first trial engagement. Claim the offer here.
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